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ASUS N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M vs MSI Megabook GX660R-490NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 70identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black, Silver
    • Megabook GX660R-490NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black
  • Display resolution
    • N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GX660R-490NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook GX660R-490NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook GX660R-490NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
    • Megabook GX660R-490NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
  • Processor cores
    • N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2
    • Megabook GX660R-490NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4
    • Megabook GX660R-490NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N53JN-SX056X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.66 GHz
    • Megabook GX660R-490NE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz

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160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor20 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-450Mi7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4.8 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleClarksfield
SteppingDiffersK0B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.02
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1813
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 x 2 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless complianceKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® PM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902249024
Processor codeDiffersSLBTZSLBQG
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.71 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers391 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm269 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.05 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.05 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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